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W12 BNL

2006 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

43,243 mi
Last recorded43,243 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Bentley Continental42,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 BNL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 43,241 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 36,413 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 26,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 24,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,756 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 16,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 16,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 15,535 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 15,135 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,506 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 10,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 7,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 6,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 5,208 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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W12 BNL is a 2006 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 42,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W12 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W12 BNL registered?

W12 BNL is a 2006 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is W12 BNL safe to buy?

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